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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1887-02-03

language of the old Crescent City. and
this, with her lace work, occupied
much Of her time.
One bright morning the brass griffin
OF a knocker on the front gate Of the
cottage gave unmistakable signs that
somebody was handling it, for there
came from it's jaws q rat-acplan of
blows that awakened the drowsy
mocking-bird in it's cage and startled
Estelle in her household duties. She
tin,idily ventured out, when, with a
profuslon of compliments and largess
Of smiles, old Nine. Colcon greeted the
astonished young lady. The old mad
anne, who had been friend of the
family in better days, began by telling
of the great difficulty she had in find
ing Este.le, and then made known tho
object Of her visit. There was to be
given grand fair for the benefit of
the poor, and in picking out young
ladies to serve at the various tables
none were 80 fitted, not only to grace
this occasion, but also to bring her.
self forward, as Estelle. Her wit, vi
vacity and esprit were needed and she
must come. The young lady begged to
be excused. She had not gone out
since her fathers death, two years be-
fore, and she took no interest in such
things. After much conversation, and
after exactiug o promise. that she
should enter and leave tho hall dis.
guised, she consented. It was with
difficulty her brother Jerome gave his
consent, but, as usual with big broth
els, he succumbed. She would assist,
but in a very retired way, and where
she would not be recognized.
There are some who can recall tho
brilliant week at the old French opera
house when the fair for the poor was
given, in 1855. New Orleans talked
about it for several seasons afterward.
The preparations were great and tho
result warranted the anticipations OF
the ladies that participated. The
auditorium was doored over even
With thestase, andin this broad prom
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1887-02-03


In the senate to-day Mr. Hoar presented
resolutions of the Massachusetts legislature
concerning the treatment Of American fish.
Ing vessels in Canadian wsters declaring
itself in favor of retaliation to the extent Of
denying to CanadiO vessels in American
ports the right to purchase supplies and the
eventual excursion of all Canadian products
by land or sea until offensive legislation and
action Of the Canadian authorities are dis.
continued Referred MI. Lawler of Illinois
offered the following in the house:
Whereas. The bellicerent tone of the Canadian
press, and the annuun ement that Greet Britain
Will shortly dispatch feet of war ships ia
cruise In the vicinity Of our northeastern coas,
line. indicate hostility toward the United States
growing out Of our position on the fisheries
directed attention to the fact that twenty seven
Of our Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific harbors are ab.
solutely defenseiess; that New York,
eau Francisco Boston. the lake ports, Hampton
Roads, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Washln9ton,
Baltimore, Portland, Nc, and the Rhode Island
ports OF NarraRansett bay are In urgent need OF
immediate defense; and, whereas, IT IL alleged
that Great Britain and Canada are in possession
OF charts and exemplifcations Of all our harbors
and coast defenses: therefore
resolved, That the president be requested, %
commander-in-ch OF the armv and navy. to
INFORM the mouse OF representatives, 1t IN early
day, wnat steps, u any, arc necessary, In hls
judement to provide Tor this emergency.
The resolution was referred Mr.. Boutelle
offered . resolution directing the COMMITTEES
on foreign affairs to report back forthvith
tho senate retaliation blu
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

much easier than to climb higher,
II is just as easy as slipping up on
ice TO slide backward into condi-
ton of indigency, and be all right
as far as the other extremity OF
circumstances is concerned, and to
give comfort to the easy under
taking, there is a reward awaiting
you, good and faithful servant,
when you fetch up at the bottom
you can't send your children to
the seminaries as beneficiaries.
That's something gained for be-
ing as poor as Jobs turkey.
In the long run, all have been
and are being benefited by this Sc
lect method of education at the
seminaries. Some discrimination
is necessary, so that a part of our
children can be educated at them,
and be missionaries, as it were,
to those who cannot. BY this
means all are more or less benefit
ed and.the nation, as a whole, ad-
vanced.
1t is no argument to say that the
law to protect one in the possession
of property is no benefit to the one
who has none. Nor is it correct TO
say that those who have no chill
dren TO educate are rot benefited
by schools. II such are benefited
at all, are not mere stocks and
stones in society, they are by the ef-
feots of those conditions that the
laws of education create in all re-
fined communities. Law indeed
is the moral and intellectual con-
dition Of that person who does not
receive some touches of the bene-
fetal influences of his educated
neighbor. The relief Of want is
only possible in the midst Of plen-
ty, and notip that of scarcity. 1t
must be admitted that there is a
cause for complaint and for that
opposition, by some, to rebuild
ing the seminary, and that cause
is the accidental conditions of life
that uneavenly parcel out benefits
to which all are entitled alike
The poor class of our citizens are
debarred, except through poverty
from such benefits which are partly
possible by the mere accident Of
room and vacancy. So is he OF
moderate means, because of which
if not sufficient to pay the board
of his child, he too is shut out.
The only escape possible from
such a condition of affairs is to
build no more boarding schools.
Put all on the same level as to ad-
vantages, except such as they
themselves create. The nation
will not be responsible then fol
advantages that the conditions Of
want or plenty make in the oppor-
tunity for educating our children,
Build where and in such a manner
that all alike can and must board
fiao'-.~-l''~-i ~~l aotbins 10 froS
except tuition.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

hardly heal. say this as no re-
Election upon the young lady or
gentleman, now preceptor or pre-
ceptressin either Of those schools,
but say itin a spirit of kindess,
honestly believing the truthful
ness of it. The fourth section of
the recently adopted platform
makes it appear that the National
party has accomplished a great
deal in elevating the schools, and
we only refer to these facts that
an ever intelligent and impartial
public may appreciate not only
the efforts of the National party
too greatly for purported achieve
ments, but that it may remember
these historical facts were never
ignored by the Downing party,
but were constantly reverenced
and advocated by them. Not on
ly were they advocated by the
party mentioned, but the people
had the pleasure of realizing and
seeing the manifest good of this
cause pursued. SO the section
mentioned is simply an acknowl-
edgment of the success of the ed
ucational interests of this nation,
and by showing profound respect
for a provision of our constitution.
The fourth plank or section of the
Downing platform says that edu-
cation and enlightment must ever
be the great aim of the Cherokee
people. 1t obligates itself to use its
best endeavors to place within
the reach of every child that be-
longs to this nation, the advantage
of acquiring an education. Instead
of simply quoting a constitutional
provision, it shows an acknowl-
edgment of, and respect for its
requirements while placing upon
the Downing party the obligation
of educating the children of this
nation by placing within their
reach its means of requirement.
AS an argument of the importance
of educating a nation, we consider
useless, We will close this arti-
Gle by saying--to be continued.
J. II. BECK.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
THE PLATFORMS.
A Continuation of Their Consid-
GRAFTON and Comparison.

The fourth section of the Nation.
al platform acknowledges the
high standard of merit our school
system has attained, and attributes
this success TO the efforts of the
National party. But they do not
fail to recognize the wisdom of the
trainers of the Cherokee constitu-
tion nearly fifty years ago, when
they incorporated into that honor
ed instrument the declaration that
religion, morally and knowledge
being necessary to good govern
ment, the preservation of liberty
and the happiness of mankind,
schools, and the means OF educa-
ton shall forever bo encouraged
in this nation" This provision
being incorporated into our con-
stitution by its trainers fifty years
ago evidently shows that neither
of the political parties of to-day
deserve any great eulogies for put
ting into operation a principle
of government that owed its prime
origin TO the wisdom OF the franz
ers of our constitution. But by
reading this section an impression
may 60 abroad that the National
party has been instrumental in
raising our school system from OBJ
security TO its present high stand
ard. IL is only necessary 10 say
that under the able management
Of Out-sa-la-ter the schools enjoyed
the gratifying success that they
have the administrations succeed
ing his. This is particularly so
of the high schools. BY an act of
the National council December 1st,
1879, in the employment of teach
ers for the high and primary
schools, qualifications being equal
preference shall be given to teach
ers who are citizens Of this nation.
So far as this act is concerned it is
all right. Its spirit and intentions
are good. But with reference to
the high schools, have they accom-
plished as much under instruction
impaired by native teachers, as
they did before the passage of
this act, when the Cherokee ma
tion sent to New England for train
ed, experienced, normal teachers ?
We say this meaning no reflection
upon the board that appoints the
teachers, Tor il is simply comply
ing with the letter and spirit Of
the law by pursuing the course it
has since the passage of the above
act. But under Charles ThomsOn's
(ou-tsa-la-ter) administration the
high schools did much better than
they even have since, under mod
ern nationalism, from the very
simple fact that then the board
Of education placed in them teach
ers who had years experience in
the best colleges and universities
IN the eastern states. And now
almost all Of the teachers in them,
except probably the principals of
the male and female seminaries,
are native teachers. Some of
them have went east and cducat-
ed themselves. came home, mex
perienoed and without the benefit
Of normal training aud engaged in
one OF the most responsible of all
professions. And as a consequence
a wound has been inflicted Oh the
institutions Of this nation time can
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
THE FEMALE SEMINARY TO BE
REBUILT.

According to the quantity OF
benefits or advantages deri we'd
from a source, is the measure of
interest in that source. So are
our institutions of learning esti-
mated according TO the benefits
or advantages derived from them
by the public in general or persons
individually. People are prone
to value them according to the in
dividual benefits each one derives
from them, and not according to
the general good manifest in our
improvement as a nation.
Since the burning of the female
seminary, many are only interest
ed in its reconstruction, in proper
ton to what it has been to them.
Some have derived great bene-
fits from the seminary, in the edu-
cation of their children. This
class is decidedly in favor OF re-
building, although they may not
have any more children to edu-
cate, but are generous and thank
ful enough for advantages receiv-
en- to be willing that they should
be extended TO others. There is
another class who have never been
benefited at all. They as a natur-
al consequence, il they do not op-
pose the rebuilding of the semina-
Ty, absolutely, are wholly indifier-
ent. This class may be divided
in two by reason of circumstances
one branch of which prefers to
educate their children at private
schools, by reason Of their ability
TO 10 so, while the other is too
poor 10 board their children at the
seminaries, or on account Of Just
enough means TO protect them
from being called beggars, cannot
plead indigency. The law that
prescribes conditions necessary to
an enjoyment Of the benefits of the
seminaries is grand achievement
Of Cherokee legislation. If you
cannot payahe board of your chill
dren, you need not expect any ben
eft from the seminaries unless
you are a beggar, and willing to
humiliate yourself by swearing
that you are one. The condition
between these two extremes is
rather a distressing one, because it
is fatal 10 your ambition to have
your children educated at the SEM
inaries. Ifyou are not a beggar,
you must be able to pay the board
Of your children, or be cut OFF.
One Of two things you must do be-
fore you can attain the conditions
that will enable you to enter your
child--get able to pay its board,
or become heggar, SO that il may
he received as beneficiary. The
law "a kind Of a greaped pole
eoncern, ~ slide down which is
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

PoLITIcs in Tahlequah are turn
ing into petty spites and personal
revenge. Some are playing the
sneak, either to aid others to ac-
complish an unfair purpose, or to
strengthen political opposition.
In doing this it seems that some
are forgetful or are regardless of
obligations that should cause them
TO act differently. Politics give
license to no man TO assail his
neighbours personal character or
to injure him in his business,
much less where there are obliga-
tions to warn and defend rather
than to injure.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

THERE seems to be a disposition
in some quarters to jump hastily
at conclusions in regard to Texas
cattle and their importation.
"The greatest good to the greatest
number" should of course be the
basis of all legislation, but
the CHIEFTAIN would coun-
Gil careful consideration of this
subject in all its varied phases.
In its effect the quarantine law,
as amended, is but very few days
old. To think of any change at
this time it seems to us would be
far from the proper course. 1t is
first necessary to discover the evil
. n'--A-. - ai--------a, ------ ---.-s,
intelligently and effectually be
applied.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Butler Bros. stock of Gents
Hats is immense. Everything in
]. B. Stetson's make, from the
finest Cowboy goods to the latest
Dude styles, may be found also
an endless variety of Mems, Boys
and Children's Straw Hats
Chouteau, Ind. Ter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

FRANK NJ. MUseRovE. of Oowa-
la, was nominated for senator Of
Cooweescoowee distri ct last Thurs
day by the Downing party. On
Saturday T. F. Thompson, of this
city received a similar compliment
at the hands of the Nationals and
to-day one of them will be elected.
Our interests are certain to be in
safe hands, be the result what
il may.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
StraYed-ReWard.

Strayed from Hunts ranch on
PrYors creek: One gray mare
branded 8 cross on lett thigh.
One brown mare branded ] bar
on left thigh, and on shoulder.
Ten dollars reward will be paid
anyone who will find and notify
me where | may get them.
JOE HUNT, Vinita, I. Il.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
straved-aln Raward

A sorrel mare few white hairs
in forehead Is hands high s
years old harness marks ON sides I;
was heavy with foal "A bay pony /;
blaze face 5 years old few white
hairs on one hind foot. Both left
about April lst. Address,
THOMAS SEARS, Vinita, /. I.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Butler Bros, at Chouteau, have
Just received fine line of spring
goods, probably unsurpassed in the
Territory, embracing latest styles
and novelties in Dress Goods, La
dies Hats, Ribbons, Notions, &c.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
Dress Goods.

Ladies, you are most earnestly
solicited to visit my store and in
spect my stock of Dress Goods,
consisting Of Nuns Yelling, Plain
and Lace Bunting, English and
French Cashmeres, in all the late
colors and shades. &c. w, Green.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
$40 Reward

For a 2-year-old filley dirty
brown 10 hands high small spot
in forehead ; little white on one
hind foot; no brands. Was last
seen At Jim Halls about March
10Th. Will pay $40 reward for
the animal or information that
will enable me- 10 get il.
Il. b. Bell, Vinita. l. 4.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
strayed-SlO Reward.

A white mare IA or Is hands
high a PAGER heavy name and
tail branded J f on shoulder 4; 7
years old.
A Asmall bay mare little white in
forehead black name and tail 7
years old.
A red roam yearling horse colt /;
white name and tail. Address,
pa ]. S. LAFoRcE, Yinita, /. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
Notice

Gentlemen desiring a fine Shoe
for summer wear can find some
thing to suit their fancy at Badgett
d. Blakeney's. They have some
very fine goods in this line at rea-
sonable prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
The Tonic.

Everybody buys Dry Goods
of &. W. Green. "Why?' Because
you can buy the best values for
the least money and a larger and
better line to select from. &c. w.
Green.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
We have iust received at Cooy

We have just received at Cooy-
yah a nice little stock Of Family
Groceries which includes Bacon,
Lard, Sugar. Coffee, several differ
ent brands Of Chewing and Smok-
ing Tobaceos, Canned Goods of all
kinds and the best brands Of Gig
ars. We propose 10 sell CHEAP
for cash only. So call and see and
be convinced that we mean what
we say.-Elliott & Bro.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
Hand Made Cowboy Rootu

To cattle men: If you want a
iirst-class Boot, buy the Famous
Giesecke Boot. Every pair war
ranted. For sale by G.. w. Green.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
Organ For Sale.

/ offer my Mason d Hamlin
Organ, a first class instrument,
reliable in every particular and
almost new, at much less than its
value. Inquire at the academy.
FRANK WuFRID HuLLIN0ER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
Confirmed Convert.

"Well, / have been around the
town and find the only place to
buy my Dry Goods is at G.. w.
Green's, as his prices are the
lowest.n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

TIE commission on citizenship
has adjourned until after the call
session Of council.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Mrs. Cass' Dressmaker is now
ready for all orders for spring
styles. Solicits orders from Vini-
Ia and its vicinity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

W. T. Whitaker is hustling
things at Chouteau. II beats all,
the prices at which he sells goods,
and the stock he carries.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

A large stock of Queensware and
Glassware just received, which we
will sell cheaper than known before
in this town.-Skinner, Ratclifi
az Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

The special session OF council
convenes Monday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

(Which is which" will be settled
to-day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

$4,000 Pieces Of White and Colored Ham
burg Embroiderics at 0NE-THIRD less than other
houses ask for them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
Laces.

See those beautiful Spanish La
ces, also Oriental in both White
Ecrue, and a large line ofTorchon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Skinner, Ratcliff & Co., will
buy all the Butter and Eggs you
bring, at fair prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

A nice and complete line of
Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods
and an excellent line of Neckwear
can be found at Butler Bros. o.,
Chouteau, Ind. Ter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

At Chouteau, Butler Bros. stock
Of Ladies' Shoes, always at high
water wark, is now larger aud bet
ter than ever before.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

| want TO buy 100 head Of good
hogs 10 feed. l also have a lot of
cotton seed for sale. Nv G..
Chamberlin.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

ba5- Remember that if you want to buy any
thing in line it will be to your interest to get
our prices before you purchase.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

The town gossiper OF Cooyyah,
says the place for bargains is at
Elliott & Bros.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

We will supply the wants of all
cur patrons.-Butler Bros, Chou
teau, Ind. Ter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

The price of Coffee is still ad-
vancing. Lay in a supply at Bal
entine's. He has a new lot.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Honey Drop Sugar Corn, in ex
ira, quality. Try a can.-Skin-
ner, Ratcliff & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

The people in the vicinity of
Cooyyah are to be congratulated on
having such live business men as
Whitaker Bros.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

p15- Parasols, Fans, Hosiery, Gloves, in end
less variety, at proportonally LOW PRICES.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Navy Beans, Bacon, Dried
Beef, and etc fresh supply at
Balentine's,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

The Grocery Department of But
Ter Bros, at Chouteau, still takes
the lead. Nothing is lacking.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

A car of the best Flour ever
brought TO Chouteau was received
this week by Butler Bros. Try it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Maclorel and White Fish by
the piece or pail.-Skinner, Rat
cliff & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Ifyou want lots of goods for a
small sum of money come and see
me.-W. T, Whitaker, Chouteau,
Ind. Ter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Our customers need no telescope
to discover the fact that the place
for bargains is at Elliott & Bros,
of Cooyvah.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Whitaker Bros, at Cooyyah,
meet all competition and give to
their patrons a chance to draw a
S125 hack.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Furnished or unfinished, in the
Raymond Block. Call and enquire.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Ray-We have large line of BOYS SUITS,
from four years up, at prices that no house
duplicate. If you cannot come to see us send for
samples and we will gladly send them to you.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Housekeepers Fresh Garham
Flour at Balentine's.